Beneath the surface a teen's guide to reaching out when you or your friend is in crisis

"Depression and mental illness don't discriminate. Even in the most picture-perfect life, confusion and turmoil are often lurking beneath the surface. For a teenager in a world where anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses are commonplace, life can sometimes feel impossible. Whether or not y...

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Main Author: Hugstad, Kristi (Author)
Other Authors: Guerra, Nancy (writer of foreword.)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Novato, California : New World Library, [2019]
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Table of Contents:
  • Foreword / by Nancy Guerra
  • Introduction: Gavin's story
  • What's going on in your brain?
  • You are not alone
  • Depression ; Jackie's story
  • Eating disorders
  • Bullying ; Caitlin's story
  • Self-harm ; Kaley's story
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Peer pressure and stress
  • Anxiety ; Asher's story
  • Substance abuse ; Connor's story
  • Technology addiction ; Ethan's story
  • Suicide ; My story
  • Finding hope in the darkness ; Gavin's story, continued
  • Creating a healthy lifestyle
  • Reaching out : helping a friend.